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Alston & Bird LLP

International Arbitration: Highly Regarded

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Alston & Bird LLP

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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Alston & Bird is recognized for its strong international disputes group and deep experience in enforcing arbitral awards in state courts. The team offers strength in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with expertise in disputes held under a broad range of institutional rules.
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Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird represented a Georgian businessman in an Energy Charter Treaty claim against the Republic of Azerbaijan, stemming from alleged state interference with the contract to develop an oil field.

Strengths

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  • The team's performance is exceptional. They manage cases with great competence, skillfully navigating through thousands of documents; their meticulous attention to detail is truly impressive.

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  • The team has an impressive ability to summarize complex legal claims and arguments into simple macro concepts, even when there are various jurisdictions involved. They have deep technical expertise.

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  • Alston & Bird provides the best client service out there. The team are true partners.

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  • The department has a unique combination of best-in-class litigation skills and a deep commercial sophistication and willingness to partner with clients on a risk basis.

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  • The quality of work of the attorneys at Alston & Bird is second to none. The team's extensive experience with arbitration serves to greatly benefit the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Yanos
    Alexander Yanos

    Alexander Yanos

    Alexander Yanos is praised by clients for his expert handling of investor-state arbitrations and commercial disputes. He is also capable of handling enforcement mandates.

    • Alex is, in our view, among the top arbitration lawyers in the world period. He is enormously sophisticated in commercial matters and finance, and he has a ferocious will to win.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Alex consistently demonstrates deep legal expertise, sharp analytical skills, strategic thinking, and an ability to simplify intricate issues for clear decision-making.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • What truly sets Alex apart is his strategic insight. He has a remarkable ability to analyze complex disputes and develop a clear, winning strategy from the very beginning.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • There are very few out there with an intellect like Alex's. I've never seen anyone steering their clients through rough waters quite like he has. I'm a huge fan.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Alex Yanos is a profoundly bright guy. He's a great strategist and a strong cross-examiner. I'd rank him among the leading lawyers for investment and commercial arbitration.

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  • Matthew D Richardson
    Matthew D Richardson

    Matthew D Richardson

    Matthew Richardson centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is particularly adept at handling matters concerning intellectual property.

    • Matt is one of the best outside counsel I have ever worked with. He is responsive, thoughtful, intelligent and creative. During hearings, he's persuasive, commanding, eloquent and extremely quick.

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